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THK Develops New LM Guide Accuracy Standards to Accommodate Increased Application Demands
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THK Develops New LM Guide Accuracy Standards to Accommodate Increased Application Demands

Schaumburg, IL - (September 5, 2006) To meet a wide range of application requirements, THK has developed new accuracy standards. The accuracy grades created by THK in 1973 have been adopted as the Global Standard. After 30 years, THK's manufacturing capability has improved the accuracy standards of LM Guides. In addition to revising specifications, THK has added two new accuracy standards (Ct7...

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Ball Splines enable smooth motion in vertical applications.
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Ball Splines enable smooth motion in vertical applications.

With balls embedded in external nut for conveying torque while making smooth linear motion in spline shaft groove, Types SLS/SLF systems incorporate Caged Technology, which employs synthetic resin cage with curvature cradling each ball and separating it from next. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease, acting as lubrication system for long-term, maintenance-free operation. Devices feature...

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Linear Motion Guides feature long block design.
Material Handling & Storage

Linear Motion Guides feature long block design.

With block lengths starting from size 9-15, Series SRS-N provides dynamic load rating of 3.48 kN and static load rating of 3.34 kN. Caged Technology employs synthetic resin cage with curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system for long-term, maintenance-free operation. Other benefits include minimized...

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Linear Actuator is designed for servo applications.
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Linear Actuator is designed for servo applications.

Reaching speeds to 16.4 fps and accelerations to 5 g, compact TY Series Linear Actuators integrate Type SHS LM guide and QZ lubricator for maintenance-free operation. Actuators provide standardized planetary gearboxes in 3:1, 5:1 and 9:1 ratios for optimum load inertia matching. Utility hardware allows construction of multi-axis systems and facilitates use of variety of drive input shaft...

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THK Celebrates 50 Years of Providing Innovate Linear Motion Products

Schaumburg, IL – As the pioneers in linear motion products, THK has introduced innovations in high-quality, precision motion components for the past five decades, setting the benchmark for the industry. In 1971, THK was established in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, under its first name, Toho Seiko Co., Ltd. In 1972, THK became the first company in the world to develop a method of linear motion with rolling...

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Hebron, Ohio Plant and MVPvets Sponsorship Highlight THK Commitment to U.S. Market

Schaumburg, IL - THK America, Inc. is committed to serving the U.S. market. For nearly 25 years, the world leader in linear motion guides has been manufacturing components in the United States at their Hebron, Ohio facility. This year, the manufacturer joined forces with MVPvets in assisting, preparing and transitioning military veterans for meaningful employment. More than 70% of THK components...

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THK Expands Manufacturing Plants and Automated Processes in Response to LM Guide Demand

Schaumburg, IL – THK is taking major steps to meet the growing worldwide demand for linear motion products. In fact, as the world leader in linear motion guides, THK has recently invested over a half-billion dollars in new brick and mortar facilities that will increase floor space for their global manufacturing operations to just under 10.5 million square feet. In the United States alone, THK...

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THK's U.S. Production Facility (TMA) Earns AMT Eligibility

Schaumburg, IL - (February 16, 2007) THK Manufacturing of America, Inc. (TMA), (Hebron, Ohio) has earned prestigious Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) member status. THK's U.S. manufacturing facility also celebrates its 10th anniversary of manufacturing high quality THK products in the U.S. THK, through its manufacturing of actuators and related products, met the AMT's requirement of...

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THK Develops New LM Guide Accuracy Standards to Accommodate Increased Application Demands
Material Handling & Storage

THK Develops New LM Guide Accuracy Standards to Accommodate Increased Application Demands

Schaumburg, IL - (September 5, 2006) To meet a wide range of application requirements, THK has developed new accuracy standards. The accuracy grades created by THK in 1973 have been adopted as the Global Standard. After 30 years, THK's manufacturing capability has improved the accuracy standards of LM Guides. In addition to revising specifications, THK has added two new accuracy standards (Ct7...

Read More »
Ball Splines enable smooth motion in vertical applications.
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Ball Splines enable smooth motion in vertical applications.

With balls embedded in external nut for conveying torque while making smooth linear motion in spline shaft groove, Types SLS/SLF systems incorporate Caged Technology, which employs synthetic resin cage with curvature cradling each ball and separating it from next. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease, acting as lubrication system for long-term, maintenance-free operation. Devices feature...

Read More »
Company News

THK Developes New LM Guide Accuracy Standards To Accommodate Increased Application Demands

Schaumburg, IL - (September 5, 2006) To meet a wide range of application requirements, THK has developed new accuracy standards. The accuracy grades created by THK in 1973 have been adopted as the Global Standard. After 30 years, THK's manufacturing capability has improved the accuracy standards of LM Guides. In addition to revising specifications, THK has added two new accuracy standards (Ct7...

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